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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 230.94, 318.44 and 212.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 230.94, 318.44 and 212.44 is: 292.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    230.94 : 318.44 = 212.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    230.94/318.44 = 212.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    230.94x = 318.44 × 212.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    230.94x = 67,649.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,649.39/230.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.93

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